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Hanksite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Hanksite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Jade physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hanksite and Jade chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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